This article explains how to use WhatsApp on Windows or macOS to send messages to your contacts. Keep your Android device or iPhone handy: you will need it to log in to WhatsApp.
Steps
Step 1. Go to https://www.whatsapp.com/ in a browser
You can use the desktop application to send messages from a computer, the important thing is to have an account on WhatsApp.
Step 2. Click on Mac or Windows
It is located in the left column.
Step 3. Click the Download button
It is a green button located at the bottom of the column on the right. This will start downloading to your computer.
You may need to click "Save" or "Save File" to complete the download
Step 4. Install WhatsApp
Double click on the installer (.exe on Windows and.dmg on macOS), then follow the instructions that appear on the screen to install the application. When installation is complete, the program will open and show a QR code that you need to scan with your mobile phone.
Step 5. Open WhatsApp on your Android device or iPhone
The icon depicts a white telephone handset in a green speech bubble and is usually found on the home screen or in the app drawer (if you are using Android).
Step 6. Open WhatsApp Web on your Android or iPhone device
The steps vary depending on the mobile:
- Android: Tap "⋯", then select "WhatsApp Web / Desktop".
- iPhone: Tap "Settings", then select "WhatsApp Web / Desktop".
Step 7. Scan the QR code that appears on your computer screen using your mobile phone
WhatsApp will automatically detect the code from the mobile and access the application via computer.
From this point on, you will no longer need a mobile phone
Step 8. Click + on the WhatsApp page
It is located in the upper left, at the top of the contact list.
Step 9. Click on the contact you want to send a message to
A conversation with that user will open in the right panel.
Step 10. Type a message
To start writing you can click on the message box, which is located at the bottom of the panel on the right.
To add emojis, click on the smiley face on the left of the typing area, then click on the one you want to use
Step 11. Click on the submit button
It looks like a paper airplane and is at the bottom right. The message will be delivered to the selected contact.
